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Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav celebrations to be held Nov 1-3, Amit Shah to attend closing ceremony

Raipur, Oct 31 (UNI) A three-day celebration of Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026 will be held at Nava Raipur Atal Nagar from November 1-3 to mark the 26th anniversary of the state’s formation. union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will be the chief guest at the grand closing ceremony on November 3.
The event is being organised at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Industry and Trade Complex (Mela Ground) in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar.
This year’s theme, ‘Sashakt Nari, Yuva Udaan’, focuses on women’s economic self-reliance and new livelihood opportunities for young people. The celebrations will showcase Chhattisgarh’s rich cultural heritage, the capabilities of its people and their aspirations for a bright future.
Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will be the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. Governor Ramen Deka will be the chief guest at the programmes on November 2.
Besides the celebrations in the capital, district-level Rajyotsav programmes will be held at all district headquarters on November 2.
More than 45 stalls have been set up at the Rajyotsav venue, including around 30 by government departments and 15 by other institutions. The exhibitions will offer a distinctive blend of Chhattisgarh's traditional jewellery, artistic representations of temples, and folk art.
Major attractions include departmental development exhibitions, folk arts and crafts, performances by nationally renowned artistes and an exciting air show by the Indian Air Force’s Sarang team.
Showcasing a Changing Bastar, a Flourishing Chhattisgarh and Environmental Conservation:
Shilpgram will showcase fine examples of Chhattisgarh’s traditional Dhokra art, or bell metal craft, and decorative artworks. The Forest and Climate Change Department is organising a special exhibition on the theme ‘Badalta Bastar–Sanwarta Chhattisgarh’. It will highlight peace in Naxal-affected areas, growing tourism and employment opportunities, alongside initiatives for forest and wildlife conservation.
Attractive models depict the jungle safari and caves of Kanger Valley, Pushpal Valley in Kondagaon, known for stargazing, Mattimarka in Indravati Tiger Reserve and Tungal Dam in Sukma.
The exhibition also highlights Bastar’s culture and tourism-based livelihoods through Dhurwa homestays in Dhudmaras and the conservation of Devgudis.
Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity on Display:
The exhibition prominently features the return of blackbuck to Barnawapara after decades, vulture conservation in Aurapani and the conservation of Kopra Reservoir, Chhattisgarh’s first Ramsar site.
Visitors will also learn interesting and important facts about the state animal, the wild buffalo; the state tree, sal; the state bird, the hill myna; and the Orange Oakleaf, approved as the state butterfly.
The three-day event will serve as a historic showcase of Chhattisgarh’s progress, cultural resurgence and rich folk traditions.
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